HC Deb 13 May 1992 vol 207 c110W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how much has been spent by his Department in each of the last three years on the provision of ceremonial dress for ambassadors, high commissioners, governors and other diplomatic representatives overseas.

Mr. Goodlad

The figures are:

£
1989–90 12,791
1990–91 13,151
1991–92 16,077

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how much was spent by his Department on(a) bird feathers, (b) swords and (c) gold braid in each of the last three years.

Mr. Goodlad

The information requested is not readily available and can be provided only at disproportionate cost.